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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.33, 41.70 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.33, 41.70 and 27.96 is: 38.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.33 : 41.70 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.33/41.70 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.33x = 41.70 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.33x = 1,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.93/30.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.44

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